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Paul Welty, PhD AI, WORK, AND STAYING HUMAN

[Blog] Why I stopped using roadmaps and switched to GIST instead

Discover why switching from traditional roadmaps to GIST can enhance your product strategy and streamline project management for better results.

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Over the years I created my fair share of product strategies, roadmaps and project gantts. I don’t use them anymore. Here’s why:…

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